grieve
Example Sentences
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"You must remember that my son has lost a deeply loved one, he's lost his companion in life. And we can't even grieve… Everyone is against us," she said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Soto alleges that under Patsy and Elsy, she was denied adequate time off to grieve after the sudden death of her brother, and was told to “report to work immediately.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Earlier this week, he told reporters in Victoria, British Columbia, that town residents continue to grieve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
You’re allowed to do whatever you want when you grieve.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
But we never got the chance, because just like there are certain ways people expect you to get married, or go to church, or raise kids, there are certain ways people expect you to grieve.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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Bush's Address on 9/11
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